Presented is a set of 10 small Japanese Imari cups from the mid 19th century, 1830 to 1870s. This set has a stunning brocade design with two scenes repeated around the exterior, one of a dragon in the cloud and the other a landscape scene, with a peach in the center. The set has been hand-painted with brilliant colors and have great scalloped edge with a gold trim. The underside of each piece is marked with a Japanese character. We have other pieces in this pattern. We encourage you to view our page or reach out if you are interested in more of this collection.
This set is in wonderful overall condition. All the pieces have crisp painted details. Most of the pieces have a slight loss to the gilding along the edge. Two of the cups have a very small rough spot in the center peach decoration; this is not damage but a part of the original making of the piece. There are no breaks, no cracks, no chips, and no repairs.
Measurements— Cups: 2 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 3/4 inches tall -kc
